Speedo League round 1 at Reading Oct 8 2005

Amersham S.C. having been promoted back into the Premier Division of this league put in a highly spirited and courageous performance at Reading on Saturday night. Drawn against some of the toughest top teams in the league the team led by new captains Joelle Jeans and Nick Masters always knew it would not be easy. But the most exciting part of the evening for Amersham was the tremendous performances by their 11 and unders. This shows how bright the future will be. Katherine Shaw (still 10) swept aside her oppostiion to win the 50m fly. Then Sophie Elphick (11) completely dominated the 50 breaststroke winning by a huge margin. With Sophie Leech , Evie Lees and Francesca Allen they came 2nd in both their free and medley relays. The 11 and under boys also looked good thanks to swims from Ben Millican, Daniel Barraclough , Jim Thomson and George Holgate and Stefan Majek. Though they finished 6th on the night, the Club has a fine future to look forward to with a host of talented young swimmers and a new look Committee to take them onwards and upwards.